Developmental Checklists Birth to Five

Developmental Checklists Birth to Five If you are concerned about your child's development, contact the Mid-State ECDC for information on screening, evaluation, and assessment. Mid-State Early Childhood Direction Center Syracuse University, 805 S. Crouse Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244-2280 Phone: 315-443-4444 Toll-free: 1-800-962-5488 Fax: 315-443-4338 E-mail: ecdc@syr.edu website: http://ecdc.syr.edu Adapted by the Mid-State Early Childhood Direction Center from: The American Academy of Pediatrics: Caring for Your Baby and Young Child Birth to Age 5: The Complete and Authoritative Guide. Shelov, S. P., & Hannemann, R. E. (1994). New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Pub. Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP)- Vort Corporation, P.O. Box 60132, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Revised Checklist 2004 IDA- Infant Toddler Developmental Assessment- : Provence, Sally M.D., Erikson, Joanna, M.P.H., Vater, Susan, Ed. M, Palmeri, Saro, M.D. Riverside Publishing Company, 8420 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631, 1995 ASQ and ASQ-SE-Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company, P.O. Box10624, Baltimore, Maryland, www.brookspublishing.com, May 2010 Revised 2012

DEVELOPMENTAL CHECKLIST - 1 TO 3 MONTHS CHILD S NAME: OF BIRTH: PARENT OR GUARDIAN: MILESTONES MOTOR Retains hold of object/rattle (1-2mos.) Brings hands towards center of body when lying on back (1-2 mos.) Raises head and cheek when lying on stomach (3 mos.) Supports upper body with arms when lying on stomach (3 mos.) Stretches legs out when lying on stomach or back (2-3 mos.) Opens and shuts hands (2-3 mos.) Pushes down on his legs when his feet are placed on firm surface (3 mos.) Occasionally rolls from stomach to back (3 mos.) COGNITIVE Responds to voice i.e. turn to, wiggle, reacts (0-1 mos.) Watches face intently (2-3 mos.) Follows moving objects (2 mos.) Recognizes familiar objects and people at a distance (3 mos.) Starts using hands and eyes in coordination (3 mos.) LANGUAGE Makes sucking sounds (1-2 mos.) Smiles at the sound of voice (2-3 mos.) Cooing noises; vocal play (begins at 3 mos.) Attends to sound (1-3 mos.) Startles to loud noise (1-3 mos.) SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL Makes eye contact (0-1 mos.) Begins to develop a social smile (1-3 mos.) Enjoys playing with other people and may cry when playing stops (2-3 mos.) Becomes more communicative and expressive with face and body (2-3 mos.)

DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS (1 TO 3 MONTHS) Doesn t seem to respond to loud noises Doesn t follow moving objects with eyes by 2 to 3 months Doesn t smile at the sound of your voice by 2 months Doesn t grasp and hold objects by 3 months Doesn t smile at people by 3 months Cannot support head well at 3 months Doesn t reach for and grasp toys by 3 to 4 months Doesn t bring objects to mouth by 4 months Doesn t push down with legs when feet are placed on a firm surface by 4 months Has trouble moving one or both eyes in all directions Crosses eyes most of the time (occasional crossing of the eyes is normal in these first months) COMMENTS:

CHILD S NAME: OF BIRTH: PARENT OR GUARDIAN: DEVELOPMENTAL CHECKLIST - 4 TO 7 MONTHS MILESTONES MOTOR Pushes up on extended arms (5 mos.) Pulls to sitting with no head lag (5 mos.) Sits with support of his hands (5-6 mos.) Sits unsupported for short periods (6-8 mos.) Supports whole weight on legs (6-7 mos.) Grasps feet (6 mos.) Transfers objects from hand to hand (6-7 mos.) Uses raking grasp (not pincer) (6 mos.) Routinely rolls from stomach to back and back to stomach (6 mos.) COGNITIVE Plays peek-a-boo (4-7 mos.) Looks for a family member or pet when named (4-7 mos.) Explores with hands and mouth (4-7 mos.) Tracks moving objects with ease (4-7 mos.) Finds partially hidden objects (6-7 mos.) Grasps objects dangling in front of him (5-6 mos.) Looks for fallen toys (5-7 mos.) LANGUAGE Laughs and squeals out loud (4-7 mos.) Distinguishes emotions by tone of voice (4-7 mos.) Responds to sound by making sounds (4-6 mos.) Responds to spoken bye-bye by waving (4-7 mos.) Uses voice to express joy and displeasure (4-6 mos.) Localizes or turns toward sounds (5-6 mos.) Syllable repetition begins (5-7 mos.) SOCIAL EMOTIONAL Enjoys social play (4-7 mos.) Interested in mirror images (5-7 mos.) Can calm down with ½ hour when upset (6 mos.) Responds to other people s expression of emotion (4-7 mos.)

DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS (4 TO 7 MONTHS) Seems very stiff, tight muscles Seems very floppy, like a rag doll Head still flops back when body is pulled to sitting position (by 5months still exhibits head lag) Shows no affection for the person who cares for them Doesn t seem to enjoy being around people One or both eyes consistently turn in or out Persistent tearing, eye drainage, or sensitivity to light Does not respond to sounds around them Has difficulty getting objects to mouth Does not turn head to locate sounds by 4 months Doesn t roll over (stomach to back) by 6 months Cannot sit with help by 6 months (not by themselves) Does not laugh or make squealing sounds by 5 months Does not actively reach for objects by 6 months Does not follow objects with both eyes Does not bear some weight on legs by 5 months Has difficulty calming self, cries for long periods of time COMMENTS:

DEVELOPMENTAL CHECKLIST - 8 TO 12 MONTHS CHILD S NAME: OF BIRTH: PARENT OR GUARDIAN: MILESTONES GROSS MOTOR Crawls forward on belly (8-9 mos.) Assumes hand and knee position (8-9 mos.) Gets to sitting position without assistance (8-10 mos.) Pulls self up to standing position at furniture (8-10 mos.) Creeps on hands and knees (9 mos.) Gets from sitting to crawling or prone (lying on stomach) position (9-10 mos.) Walks holding on to furniture (10-13 mos.) Stands momentarily without support (11-13 mos.) May walk two or three steps without support (11-13 mos.) FINE MOTOR Uses pincer grasp (grasp using thumb and index finger) (7-10 mos.) Bangs two one-inch cubes together (8-12 mos.) Pokes with index finger (9-12 mos.) Puts objects into container (10-12 mos.) Takes objects out of container (10-12 mos.) Tries to imitate scribbling (10-12 mos.) COGNITIVE Looks at correct picture when image is named (8-9 mos.) Explores objects in many different ways (shaking, banging, throwing, dropping) (8-10 mos.) Enjoys looking at pictures in books (9-12 mos.) Imitates gestures (9-12 mos.) Engages in simple games of Peek-a-Boo, Pat-a-Cake, or rolling ball to another (9-12 mos.) Finds hidden objects easily (10-12 mos.) LANGUAGE Babbles dada and mama (7-8 mos.) Babbles with inflection (7-9 mos.) Says dada and mama for specific person (8-10mos.) Responds to no by briefly stopping activity and noticing adult (9-12 mos.) Responds to simple verbal requests, such as Give me (9-14 mos.) Makes simple gestures such as shaking head for no (12 mos.) Uses exclamations such as oh-oh (12 mos.)

SELF-HELP Finger-feeds himself (8-12 mos.) Extends arm or leg to help when being dressed (9-12 mos.) May hold spoon when feeding (9-12 mos.) SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL Shy or anxious with strangers (8-12 mos.) Cries when mother or father leaves (8-12 mos.) Enjoys imitating people in his play (10-12 mos.) Shows specific preferences for certain people and toys (8-12 mos.) Prefers mother and/or regular care provider over all others (8-12 mos.) Repeats sounds or gestures for attention (10-12 mos.) May test parents at bed time (9-12 mos.) DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS (8 TO 12 MONTHS) Does not crawl Drags one side of body while crawling (for over one month) Cannot stand when supported Does not search for objects that are hidden (10-12 mos.) Says no single words ( mama or dada ) Does not learn to use gestures such as waving or shaking head Does not sit steadily by 10 months Does not react to new environments and people Does not seek out caregiver when stressed Does not show interest in peek-a-boo" or "patty cake by 8 mos. Does not babble by 8 mos. ( dada, baba, mama ) COMMENTS:

DEVELOPMENTAL CHECKLIST - 12 TO 24 MONTHS CHILD S NAME: OF BIRTH: PARENT OR GUARDIAN: MILESTONES GROSS MOTOR Walks alone (12-16 mos.) Pulls toys behind him while walking (13-16 mos.) Carries large toy or several toys while walking (12-15 mos.) Begins to run stiffly (16-18 mos.) Walks into ball (18-24 mos.) Climbs onto and down from furniture unsupported (16-24 mos.) Walks up and down stairs holding on to support (18-24 mos.) FINE MOTOR Scribbles spontaneously (14-16 mos.) Turns over container to pour out contents (12-18 mos.) Builds tower of four blocks or more (20-24 mos.) Completes simple knobbed wooden puzzles of 3 to 4 pieces (21-24 mos.) LANGUAGE Says no with meaning (13-15 mos.) Follows simple, one-step instructions (14-18 mos.) Says several single words (15-18 mos.) Recognizes names of familiar people, objects, and body parts (18-24 mos.) Points to object or picture when it s named for them (18-24 mos.) Repeats words overheard in conversations (16-18 mos.) Uses two-word sentences (18-24 mos.) COGNITIVE Finds objects even when hidden under 2 or 3 covers (13-15 mos.) Will listen to short story book with pictures (15-20 mos.) Identifies one body part (15-24 mos.) Begins to sort shapes and colors (20-24 mos.) Begins make-believe play (20-24 mos.)

SELF-HELP Starts to feed self with spoon, with some spilling (13-18 mos.) Likes to play with food when eating (18-24 mos.) Can put shoes on with help (20-24 mos.) Can open doors by turning knobs (18-24 mos.) Can drink from open cup, with some spilling (18-24 mos.) SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL Imitates behavior of others, especially adults and older children (18-24 mos.) Increasingly enthusiastic about company or other children (20-24 mos.) Demonstrates increasing independence (18-24 mos.) Begins to show defiant behavior (18-24 mos.) Episodes of separation anxiety increase toward midyear, then fade DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS (12 TO 24 MONTHS) Cannot walk by 18 months Fails to develop a mature heel-toe walking pattern after several months of walking, or walks exclusively on toes Does not speak at least 15 words by 18 months Does not use unique two-word phrases by age 2 (more milk, big dog, mommy help) By 15 months does not seem to know the function of common household objects (brush, telephone, cup, fork, spoon) Does not imitate actions or words by 24 mos. Does not follow simple one-step instructions by 24 mos. Cannot identify self Cannot form a two-word phrase Cannot hold and use a spoon or cup for eating and drinking Does not display a wide array of emotions (anger, fear, happy, excited, frustrated) COMMENTS:

DEVELOPMENTAL CHECKLIST - 24 TO 36 MONTHS CHILD S NAME: OF BIRTH: PARENT OR GUARDIAN: MILESTONES GROSS MOTOR Climbs well (24-30 mos.) Walks down stairs alone, placing both feet on each step (26-28 mos.) Walks up stairs alternating feet with support (24-30 mos.) Swings leg to kick ball (24-30 mos.) Runs easily (24-26 mos.) Pedals tricycle (30-36 mos.) Bends over easily without falling (24-30 mos.) FINE MOTOR Makes vertical, horizontal, circular strokes with pencil or crayon (30-36 mos.) Turns book pages one at a time (24-30 mos.) Builds a tower of more than 6 blocks (24-30 mos.) Holds a pencil in writing position (30-36 mos.) Screws and unscrews jar lids, nuts, and bolts (24-30 mos.) Turns rotating handles (door knob) (24-30 mos.) LANGUAGE Uses pronouns (I, you, me, we, they) (24-30 mos.) Understands most sentences (24-40 mos.) Recognizes and identifies almost all common objects and pictures (26-32 mos.) Shows frustration when not understood by others (28-36 mos.) Understands physical relationships (on, in, under) (30-36 mos.) Can say name, age, and sex (30-36 mos.) Uses words to communicate wants and needs (30-36 mos.) Knows simple rhymes and songs (30-36 mos.) Strangers can understand most of words (30-36 mos.)

COGNITIVE Makes mechanical toys work (30-36 mos.) Matches an object in hand or room to a picture in a book (24-30 mos.) Plays make-believe with dolls, animals, and people (24-36 mos.) Sorts objects by color (30-36 mos.) Completes puzzles with 3 or 4 pieces (24-36 mos.) Understands concept of two (26-32 mos.) Listens to stories (24-36 mos.) Knows several body parts (24-36 mos.) SELF-HELP Can pull pants down with help (24-36 mos.) Helps put things away (24-36 mos.) Serves self at table with some spilling (30-36 mos.) SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL Uses the word mine often (24-36 mos.) Says no but will still do what is asked (24-36 mos.) Expresses a wide range of emotions (24-36 mos.) Objects to major changes in routine, but is becoming more compliant (24-36 mos.) Begins to follow simple rules (30-36 mos.) Begins to separates more easily from parents (by 36 mo.) DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS (24 TO 36 MONTHS) Frequent falling and difficulty with stairs Persistent drooling or very unclear speech Inability to build a tower of more than 4 blocks Difficulty manipulating small objects Inability to copy a circle by 3 years old Inability to communicate in short phrases No involvement in pretend play Cannot feed self with spoon or drink from cup independently Failure to understand simple instructions Little interest in other children Extreme difficulty separating from primary caregiver COMMENTS:

DEVELOPMENTAL CHECKLIST - 3 TO 4 YEARS CHILD S NAME: OF BIRTH: PARENT OR GUARDIAN: MILESTONES GROSS MOTOR Hops and stands on one foot up to 5 seconds Goes upstairs and downstairs without support Kicks ball forward Throws ball overhand Catches bounced ball most of the time Moves forward and backward Uses riding toys FINE MOTOR Copies square shapes Draws a person with 2-4 body parts Uses scissors Draws circles and squares Begins to copy some capital letters LANGUAGE Understands the concepts of "same" and "different" Has mastered some basic rules of grammar Speaks in sentences of 5-6 words Asks questions Speaks clearly enough for strangers to understand Tells stories COGNITIVE Correctly names some colors Understands the concept of counting and may know a few numbers Begins to have a clearer sense of time Follows three-part commands Recalls parts of a story Understands the concept of same/different Engages in fantasy play Understands causality ("I can make things happen") Adapted and revised by the Mid-State Early Childhood Direction Center- 2012

SELF- HELP Can feed self with spoon without spilling Washes and dries hands and face Can do simple household tasks (help set the table) Can put on simple clothing items, with help for button, zipper, shoelace (jacket, pants, shoes) Can run a brush or comb through own hair SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL Interested in new experiences Cooperates/plays with other children Plays "mom "or "dad" More inventive in fantasy play Can stay on topic during conversations More independent Plays simple games with simple rules Begins to share toys with other children Often cannot distinguish between fantasy and reality May have imaginary friends or see monsters DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS (3 TO 4 YEARS) Cannot jump in place Cannot ride a trike Cannot grasp a crayon between thumb and fingers Has difficulty scribbling Cannot copy a circle Cannot stack 4 blocks Still clings or cries when parents leave him Shows no interest in interactive games Ignores other children Doesn't respond to people outside the family Doesn't engage in fantasy play Resists dressing, sleeping, using the toilet Lashes out without any self-control when angry or upset Doesn't use sentences of more than three words Doesn't use "me" or "you" appropriately COMMENTS: Adapted and revised by the Mid-State Early Childhood Direction Center- 2012

CHILD S NAME: OF BIRTH: PARENT OR GUARDIAN: DEVELOPMENTAL CHECKLIST - 4 TO 5 YEARS MILESTONES GROSS MOTOR Stands on one foot for 10 seconds or longer Hops, somersaults Swings, climbs May be able to skip FINE MOTOR Copies triangle and other geometric patterns Draws person with body Prints some letters Dresses and undresses without assistance LANGUAGE Recalls parts of a story Speaks sentences of more than 5 words Uses future tense Tells longer stories Says name and address COGNITIVE Can count 10 or more objects Correctly names at least 4 colors Works in small groups for 5-10 minutes Better understands the concept of time Knows about things used every day in the home (money, food, etc.) SELF-HELP Uses fork, spoon independently Can chew with lips closed Goes to the bathroom independently, with reminders Undresses independently, may be able to unbutton and unzip Adapted and revised by the Mid-State Early Childhood Direction Center- 2012

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL Wants to please Prefers to be with friends More likely to agree to rules Likes to sing, dance, and act Shows more independence DEVELOPMENTAL RED FLAGS (4 TO 5 YEARS) Exhibits extremely aggressive, fearful or timid behavior Is unable to separate from parents Is easily distracted and unable to concentrate on any single activity for more than 5 minutes Shows little interest in playing with other children Refuses to respond to people in general Rarely uses fantasy or imitation in play Seems unhappy or sad much of the time Avoids or seems aloof with other children and adults Does not express a wide range of emotions Has trouble eating, sleeping or using the toilet Cannot differentiate between fantasy and reality Seems unusually passive Cannot understand prepositions ("put the cup on the table"; "get the ball under the couch") Cannot follow 2-part commands ( pick up the toy and put it on the shelf ) Cannot give his first and last name Does not use plurals or past tense Cannot build a tower of 6 to 8 blocks Holds crayon with fisted grasp Has trouble taking off clothing Unable to brush teeth or wash and dry hands COMMENTS: Adapted and revised by the Mid-State Early Childhood Direction Center- 2012